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Awards & Achievements
1998
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Founder and CEO, P.S. I Love You Foundation; nonprofit 501(c)(3) for underserved youth
2000
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Co-Author YOGA123, PE program used in LA County local districts for PE credit
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Kelly & Sharon Stone’s Planet Hope Light Philanthropy Award
2003
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Diamond Spirit Award, Spring Secret Foundation
2004
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LA Business Journal’s Entrepreneurial Award
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Shorewood Realtor’s Rising Star Award, recognizing outstanding sales accomplishments
2006
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Shorewood’s High Achievement Award for highest sales/transaction volume
2007
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LORE Real Estate Magazine Community Outreach Award
2008
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Philanthropic Entrepreneur Award, Bank of Manhattan Celebration of Entrepreneurship
2009
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Philanthropy Recognition Award, City of Manhattan Beach
2010
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Citizen of the Year Award, South Bay Association of Realtors
2011
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South Coast Community Award, Wells Fargo Foundation
2012
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Comerica & LA Lakers Women’s in Business Award: Women of Philanthropy
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LA Business Journal’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Award
2013
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Published author, Social and Emotional Learning book Love4Life 101
2014
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Downtown Manhattan Beach Business Award
2015
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Angel Light Academy’s Above & Beyond Award
2016
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Southbay’s Women of the Year Award
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UCLA’s Social Entrepreneurial Academy Finalist
2017
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Women of the Year Award, Los Angeles County Commission for Women (with Janice Hahn)
2018
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Author, Love4Life Program and Social and Emotional Development Workbooks
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Recognition Award, Exemplary Leadership, Betty T. Yee, State Controller
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Certificate of Recognition, CA State Assembly 41st District (Chris Holden)
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Certificate of Recognition Award, Senator Bradford
2019
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211 LA County Contract: Development & Deployment of Corporate Culture & Resilience Training Workshop
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Keynote Speaker for Department of LA County Mental Health Seminars (ongoing)
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City of Redondo Beach Social and Emotional Leadership Award
2020
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USC LACI; LA Community Impact Partnership Award
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Keynote Speaker, NAMI (National Association of Mental Illness); Teachers and Caregivers
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COVID-19 Resilience Trauma Instructor: Developed First Responders Workshops
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Developed Online Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program for Girl Scouts Greater LA
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Developed Online SEL Corporate Employee Mentor Programs for Bank of America & Fabletics
2021
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Best of Los Angeles Charity Hero Award
2022
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LAUSD MOU for SEL Programs
2023
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Partnership Award with LACOE—taught SEL programs at East Lake Juvenile Hall (girls’ lockdown)
2024
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Collaborative Internship Award with UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, Dept. of Social Welfare for SEL
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Developed and implemented Switzer Learning Center’s “Embracing Change” Leadership Program
2025
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Leadership Recognition Award LA Times Studio
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LA Times; Women in Business Award
2026
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MB Weekly Press; 25th Year Anniversary South Bay Recognition Award
Patricia Jones, Founder of P.S. I Love You Foundation, Chosen One of L.A.’s Charity Heros for 2021
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“We're honored to include Patricia Jones, Founder of P.S. I Love You Foundation into our BoLAA family.” ~Aurora DeRose
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2021 -- Patricia Jones, Founder of P.S. I Love You Foundation, has been chosen by the "Best of Los Angeles Award" community as one of L.A.'s Charity Hero, according to Aurora DeRose, award coordinator for the "Best of Los Angeles Award" community.
"As a premier educator, Patricia Jones has earned a place on L.A. Charity Hero list," said DeRose.
The "Best of Los Angeles Award" community was formed six years ago and consists of over 7,500 professional members living and working in Southern California. It celebrates the best people, places, and things in Los Angeles with the slogan "No Ads. No B.S. Only the Best."
"The mission of the community is to celebrate the best of Los Angeles and allow its community members to connect with other members who share the highest standards of quality and integrity," expresses DeRose. "We're honored to include Patricia Jones Founder of P.S. I Love You Foundation into our L.A Charity Hero list."
Patricia Jones is the founder and visionary of the P.S. I Love You Foundation. Over 20 years ago, the inspiration of this incredible organization came from Jone's compassion and empathy to make a difference in the lives of others in need. Today, the foundation's mission is to develop and implement effective social and emotional learning programs for at-risk youth from elementary to high school to influence positive habits, social and emotional awareness, and healthy relationships.
The P.S. I Love You Foundation focuses on teaching essential skills that influence the development of compassion, good choices, positive attitudes, and confident minds. Patricia states, "We believe that any positive experience for a child, no matter how small, can last a lifetime."
The P.S. I Love You Foundation is building healthier communities by being a unique source of empowerment. Donations for this remarkable charity go towards their mission to fund enrichment, social and emotional learning programs, and community outreach events for at-risk youth in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. They provide opportunities and support that children otherwise would not have.
Aurora DeRose
Boundless Media Inc.